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Another day.. another dollar. The standard classic in living. Though sometimes it takes something more in life to really find yourself. Take for instance, my life. Look at me. Normal American man trying to make a dollar here or there to make ends meet... I bust my hump so hard some days, that I wonder if my high-salary is even worth it. Then I sit back and focus back on Slovakia.....

Taking Maria's advice, I did apply for some jobs at Dell in Slovakia. They offer full sponsorship *if* you are qualified. But at the same time, they offer a *low* wage pulling in 100-200SK/hour ($3-$6 USD). At first, I was shocked. I asked myself, how someone could live on such a low wage. But I never really see anyone complain in Slovakia. Yes, there's a downward spiral of unemployment there as there is anywhere these days. But I never see anyone hurting or complaining.

Something has drawn me to Slovakia. Why? Only God knows that answer. Especially after this past weekend with the 'Team', I've come to realize that it's truly my calling. Sure, think of me as crazy. Most people do. Why would I give up everything in the US and move to a small unknown country? ..... the culture.

There is no place I have ever seen where tradition always takes first toll. The villages in Slovakia all have their own traditions, and they are closely followed every year. Personally, I'm one who enjoys living in the country. I look at Slovakia, however, and I want to be right in the middle of the action. I'd love to find a nice home in a village.

Why Slovakia? What makes it so great? What makes me want to bind myself to such a place? To me. It's like a small piece of paradise. It's an unclaimed place that has so much to offer, and yet, is so unknown.

The 'Team' worked as a great example of Slovak culture. Either they were really good actresses, or they really did care about the people around them. It wasn't all glamour and gloss. They didn't care if you were rich or poor. They cared for you, because of you. Maybe they're all one-of-a-kind. Maybe no one in Slovakia acts in the same manner. I don't believe it though.

This is an uphill battle. Do people seriously think that I'm going to put all my time and effort into a place, and just go *poof* "I don't want to go to Slovakia now"? For people who have known me in the past, they know that once I put my mind to something, I do it.

Finally, I've made some friends in Slovakia. The 'Team' has been absolutely wonderful to me. I'm chatting with some expats living there now, and I'm hoping they can help me progress into Slovakia.

I've made good decisions, and bad decisions in my lifetime. In fact, that's exactly what life is all about. While I wish I could go back and change some items from my life, I know it's also in the past. Sometimes I'm blind to something sitting right in front of my face. Anyone I've hurt unintentionally, I apologize for. I hope they realize that.

Who am I? .. I'm no one special. Just a guy trying to get in on a little piece of paradise.